Ogden, Utah

13-2-6: RESTRAINT/TETHERING; RULES AND REGULATIONS:

 L.   Unlawful Tethering Of Dogs On Private Property:

1. At all times, dogs shall be humanely restrained, as defined in section 13-2-1 of this chapter.

2.   As used in this subsection, “tether” means to restrain a dog by tying the dog to any object or structure including, without limitation, a house, tree, fence, post, garage, or shed, by any means, including, without limitation, a chain, rope, cord, leash or running line. Tethering shall not include using a leash to walk a dog.

3.   It shall be unlawful for any person to tether a dog while outdoors on private property, except when all of the following conditions are met:

a.   The tether is connected to the dog by a buckle type collar or a body harness made of nylon or leather, and of an appropriate size for the breed.

b.   The tether has the following properties: it terminates at both ends with a swivel; it does not weigh more than one- eighth (¹/₈) of the dog’s weight; and it is free of tangles.

c.   The dog is at least six (6) months of age.

d.   The dog is not sick or injured.

e.   Pulley, running line, or trolley systems are at least fifteen feet (15’) in length

and are less than seven feet (7’) above the ground.

f.   If there are multiple dogs, each dog is tethered separately so as not to become tangled.

g.   The dog shall be tethered for a maximum of ten (10) hours in a twenty four (24) hour period.